Brinkley RV Model G: Solar panel

Date

Jan. 30, 2025

Filed by

Brinkley RV

Vehicles

Brinkley RV Model G (2024, 2025)

Component

Equipment › Electrical › Accessory Generator › Solar Panel

Description of the defect

Brinkley RV (Brinkley) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Model G fifth wheel trailers. The solar charge controller may fail and overheat.

Potentially affected

1723

What can happen

An overheated controller increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact Brinkley customer service at 1-574-501-4280. Brinkley's number for this recall is REC-2501.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 7, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

REC-2501

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 50A MPPT DC DC RS-MPPT50DC · Rich Solar, MPPT DC-DC SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER 8.7 x 6.9 x 3.2 inches - 4.7lbs - black · Patrick/Rich Solar: RS-MPPT50DC (Brinkley RV: 103261)

Recall number

25V042000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.